Sheriff's deputies are investigating Justin Bieber for yet another dispute with his neighbors that could land the singer in court.

A Los Angeles County sheriff's spokesman, Steve Whitmore, said Bieber had been named as a suspect in a misdemeanour vandalism and assault crime report, for allegedly throwing eggs at a neighbour's home in their gated Calabasas neighbourhood on Thursday evening. The 19-year-old pop star, who last month used Twitter to announce his retirement, allegedly egged the house while his neighbour and neighbour's daughter were on the balcony. They videotaped the incident, Whitmore said.

Whitmore says Bieber will not speak to deputies. Depending on the damage estimate, a charge could rise to a felony.

In October, prosecutors declined to charge Bieber after a neighbour complained he drove recklessly through the area.

Messages left for Bieber's representative, Melissa Victor, were not immediately returned.